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Post by threeg on Jul 20, 2008 22:15:52 GMT -5
Sorry that I haven't updated in a while. My mechanic has my old car, and seems to think that he can get it running better. The problem is, that he works 2 jobs besides doing cars. He is the only one I can affoard, but he needs more time. Meanwhile, I still have no car, and have lost $100.00 a week on my second job, plus paid out a lot in cab fares. I did get a ride two days last week, and I will probebly be able to again this week for 2-3 days if needed. I have given up on the other car, and plan to look for another as soon as I can. 3g is me
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Post by threeg on Jul 20, 2008 22:18:02 GMT -5
Also, it has been in the 90's and humid for 4 days, so I haven't done much of anything in the house either. ![:-[](//storage.proboards.com/1879832/images/zoZn7OSafCW6qfTVsbI0.gif) 3g is me
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Post by WestsideStory on Jul 21, 2008 1:04:05 GMT -5
It's Sunday night, so I was sitting here thinking about you as a new work week is starting up. Came here to check out your thread for an update, and read your last two posts. Wish I had a magic wand, or a limo I could lend you. ![lol](//storage.proboards.com/1879832/images/70gKR226h9rBn4CaD0Tc.gif) . Hope you're able to make it through this period OK. ![:-X](//storage.proboards.com/1879832/images/xitP0jPdwJqnxUGMSshO.gif) I have faith in your resillance and positive attitude. From what I have seen of your posts, you keep on keeping on rather than giving in to dispair. You're a good role model for me when I feel like throwing in the towel. Wishing you the best -- WestsideStory
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Post by threeg on Jul 21, 2008 9:46:51 GMT -5
Thanks Westsidestory. I have to keep on keeping on, especially now...because I'm not old enough to retire! ![](http://gi252.photobucket.com/groups/hh28/1IO3E0AI9A/laugh.gif) (That's just my wierd sense of humor.) As far as the housework goes, I only have one day off this week. It's still humid, but in the 80's not 90's. I hope to be able to get the floors swiffered and dust a bit. A friend of DSO's put the AC in. It helps even though it's an old one. 3g
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Post by heylady1 on Jul 21, 2008 13:38:30 GMT -5
I was hoping to hear some good news ![:-[](//storage.proboards.com/1879832/images/zoZn7OSafCW6qfTVsbI0.gif) but that's awful about the new car and your old one is still not working either?? ![:P](//storage.proboards.com/1879832/images/p3gKGV2hl_4rqf_iASER.gif) Is there anyway you can light a fire under the mechanics behind to get him moving faster? Did you get your deposit back from the other guy? Maybe you could use a little of that as a bonus to the mechanic to get your old car fixed now.... I sincerely hope something will work out for you Threeg!!!
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Post by threeg on Jul 21, 2008 21:21:35 GMT -5
Thanks Heylady. I got good news tonight (indirectly,) from my mechanic. My friend (who is a cousin of his,) called me to give me the message that he worked on it ALL DAY today, and was almost finished with it. He says my old car should be ready by tomorrow! ![](http://gi252.photobucket.com/groups/hh28/1IO3E0AI9A/dancingbanana.gif) He said that it may not last a long long time, (It's old, after all,) but it will be ok untill I get another car. He said to just ride it till it dies, but the good news is...I WILL HAVE WHEELS AGAIN!!!! ![](http://gi252.photobucket.com/groups/hh28/1IO3E0AI9A/yellclap-1.gif) 3g is me
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Post by bizzybrain on Jul 21, 2008 21:58:28 GMT -5
glad things are looking up a little for you. no car *sucks*, especially since public transport in so many places is utterly useless.
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Post by heylady1 on Jul 22, 2008 10:31:17 GMT -5
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Post by merrymaid on Jul 22, 2008 10:48:39 GMT -5
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Post by threeg on Jul 22, 2008 19:03:02 GMT -5
This is sooooo wierd! I got a call from the owner of the new car and it was all ready for me today also! ![](http://gi252.photobucket.com/groups/hh28/1IO3E0AI9A/laugh.gif) However, due to my work schedule and my mechanic's work schedule, they will have to wait for me untill thursday or friday, because I want him to drive it before I buy it. So....tomorrow I'll get a ride to work, and after work I'll get my old car back. Then thursday or friday I will have my new car. ![](http://gi252.photobucket.com/groups/hh28/1IO3E0AI9A/tada.gif) 3g is me
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Post by creativechaos on Jul 22, 2008 20:22:11 GMT -5
hi threeg, how's the car situation going? I hope you found a ride once you were at work. Let us know how it's going. Sending good car vibes to you!
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Post by threeg on Jul 22, 2008 21:15:18 GMT -5
AARGH! My life is never easy! There's another bump in the road to having wheels. ![::)](//storage.proboards.com/1879832/images/ol8ZmgLuDy5I7GVABf2f.gif) I do have a ride to work in the morning Wednesday, but no car weds. afternoon. ![:-[](//storage.proboards.com/1879832/images/zoZn7OSafCW6qfTVsbI0.gif) Because I told my mechanic that I was going to junk the old car, he didn't bother putting the rear light fixtures back on, so I can't use it Weds. afternoon. (He is working all day weds.) Now, he will have to put them back on thursday, just in case the new car doesn't run good or something. (I haven't tried it out yet, so I really don't know how it runs.) That will mean that I'll need another ride or cab to work on Thursday! This is sooooo maddening! 3g
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Post by threeg on Jul 22, 2008 21:19:35 GMT -5
The one good thing about today, was that I went through a big metal file box looking for the title to my old car, and tossed TWO bags of old papers and reciepts! The bad news was that I never found the title. ![](http://gi252.photobucket.com/groups/hh28/1IO3E0AI9A/tisk.gif) 3g
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Post by threeg on Jul 24, 2008 20:30:36 GMT -5
Today I bought a car!!!! ![](http://gi252.photobucket.com/groups/hh28/1IO3E0AI9A/tada.gif) It wasn't the one that I was planning on buying, but it's not a Ford, so I'm happy. (I never have any luck with Fords, sorry to any Ford fans out there. ![:-[](//storage.proboards.com/1879832/images/zoZn7OSafCW6qfTVsbI0.gif) ) It's an 11 yr old Plymouth Breeze. The only problem is that it has 170,000 miles on it. ![](http://gi252.photobucket.com/groups/hh28/1IO3E0AI9A/crap.gif) I just want it to last 2 or 3 years, which it might because I usually don't drive very far. I read a lot of reports from owners, and they loved it as a rule. The warnings were to look out for oil leaks and check the tie rod ends regularly. One guy had a problem with blown head-gaskets three times when it was new, but he was the only one. They all owned 1997 models too. I'm concerned about a noise I hear upon accelerating, so I will have my mechanic check it out. It's a soft tapping which goes away once I get a block or so from the red light or stop sign. I know that the noise can be from an engine problem, that's why I will have it checked right away. Wish me luck, because it's all I can affoard right now. I got it for less than half of book value. 3g
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Post by WestsideStory on Jul 25, 2008 0:28:20 GMT -5
ThreeG -- what great news! I'm so happy for you. No more cabs or begging rides. Yeah! I come from a family which drove cars until they were at least old enough to drink, register to vote and serve in the armed forces. The car you bought is still a spring chicken compared to the cars my folks drove. ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/1879832/images/xhusb00xeHahwsdWTDyd.gif) I think all of my cars lasted at least to 185,000 miles. The first was well over 200,000 when the heater and the radio both stopped working about the same time -- the final straw! Wishing you the best with your new Plymouth. WestsideStory
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